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<blockquote data-quote="DDD" data-source="post: 481775" data-attributes="member: 35"><p>It could mean a couple of different things, in my humble opinion. I "think" instead of trying to analyze what he means when he says those things I "might" parrot those phrases in explaining why you don't feel coming straight home is in his best interests. From the heart you can easily say with-o any negativity "difficult child I'm sure you know that I am hopeful that you and I can be reunited as a family but I have personal concerns about the timing. Obviously you have expressed similar concerns when you have said x, y, and z. That is why I feel a transitional time is necessary."</p><p></p><p>From experience I know how much of an impact institutionalization can have long range, even when for much shorter periods of time. Social skills get really distorted because everyone has to adapt to the peer group they are exposed to. His fears that he "won't fit in" are valid. easy child families do not open arms to a teen with past issues and it will be a hard row to hoe. There is a bond amongst youthful offenders and few can erase the patterns of talk and focus that have become "normal'. </p><p></p><p>I'm hoping you'll be able to get reassurance about a transitionary period. Hugs. DDD</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DDD, post: 481775, member: 35"] It could mean a couple of different things, in my humble opinion. I "think" instead of trying to analyze what he means when he says those things I "might" parrot those phrases in explaining why you don't feel coming straight home is in his best interests. From the heart you can easily say with-o any negativity "difficult child I'm sure you know that I am hopeful that you and I can be reunited as a family but I have personal concerns about the timing. Obviously you have expressed similar concerns when you have said x, y, and z. That is why I feel a transitional time is necessary." From experience I know how much of an impact institutionalization can have long range, even when for much shorter periods of time. Social skills get really distorted because everyone has to adapt to the peer group they are exposed to. His fears that he "won't fit in" are valid. easy child families do not open arms to a teen with past issues and it will be a hard row to hoe. There is a bond amongst youthful offenders and few can erase the patterns of talk and focus that have become "normal'. I'm hoping you'll be able to get reassurance about a transitionary period. Hugs. DDD [/QUOTE]
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